WEBVTT KEEP IN STOCK.REPORTER: THE PRODUCTS HERE ATSUNNY BRIDGE ARE HOLISTIC, ALLNATURAL.AND THAT INCLUDES PRODUCTS THEYSAY CAN HELP YOU FIGHT THE FLU,BUT ALSO PREVENT IT.HOLISTIC EXPERTS SAY THIS HASBEEN FIGHTING FLU SYMPTOMS FOR100 YEARS.>> IT IS DUCK LIVER AND HEART.REPORTER: THAT'S WHAT IS IN THEHOME KWROE PATHIC BILL.>> MOST PEOPLE KNOW IT ASOSKILO.RIGHT NOW THEY ARE CURRENTLY OUTOF STOCK.I DO HAVE SOME MORE COMING IN,WE HAVE A WAITING LIST.REPORTER: VICKIE THOMPSON IS THESUPPLEMENT MANAGER AT SUNNYBRIDGE IN PETERS TOWNSHIP.SHE SAYS THIS HAS BEEN ONE OFTHE WORST FLU SEASONS SHE'SSEASON.>> FROM WHAT WE UNDERSTAND BORERAN, THE MAKER IS TRYING TO GETSOME FLOWN IN FROM FRANCE.THEY WENT THROUGH A 14 MONTHSUPPLY IN FIVE WEEKS.REPORTER: STORES HAVE BEENSCRAMBLING TO GET ANOTHERSHIPMENT.SUNNY BRIDGE WON'T HAVE ONEUNTIL FRIDAY.THOMPSON SAYS THERE ARE OTHERALL NATURAL PRODUCTS THAT CANHELP YOU PREVENT THE SCHOOL.>> ELDERBERRY HAS BEEN AROUNDFOR A LONGTIME.I THINK IT WAS BROUGHT HERE FROMASIA.AND HAS BEEN STUDIED IN ISRAEL.IT'S AN ANTIVIRAL.REPORTER: OF COURSE WASHING YOURHANDS AND SANITIZING ITEMS ONYOUR DESK IS ALWAYS HELPFUL.YOU COULD USE AN A REGULAR NOSPRAY ON YOUR COMPUTER, KEYBOARDAND PHONE.THOMPSON ALSO SUGGESTS AN IMMUNEBOOSTER IKE HE CAN KA KNEE SHA.>> YOUVILLE HAVE TO BE CAREFULIF OUR ON SOME MEDICATIONS.-THEY ARE.REPORTER: YOU SHOULD ALWAYSCHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE

While many doctors suggest drugs such as Tamiflu for those fighting the flu, some prefer to go a more holistic route when treating symptoms.People seeking all-natural products aimed at fighting the flu are having a hard time finding them in Pittsburgh-area stores.Sunny Bridge, a holistic grocery store in Peters Township, has been scrambling to get another shipment of a homeopathic product called Oscillococcinum, which has been used to fight flu symptoms for more than 100 years."It's duck liver and heart," said Vicky Thompson, supplement manager at Sunny Bridge. "Right now, we're out of stock. I do have some more coming in. We have a waiting list."Thompson said the maker of Oscillococcinum is working to get a shipment to the United States from France.“They went through a 14-month supply in five weeks," she said.Thompson said this flu season is the worst she has seen. She suggests other all-natural products, like elderberry, to help prevent the flu."Elderberry has been around for a long time. It was brought in from Asia. It has been studied in Israel as an antiviral," said Thompson.Washing your hands regularly and sanitizing your workspace is always helpful. An oregano spray can be used as an all-natural sanitizer.Thompson also suggests taking an immune booster, such as echinacea.Experts warn that you should check with your doctor, especially if you take certain medications, before trying any new products.

PETERS TOWNSHIP, Pa. —

While many doctors suggest drugs such as Tamiflu for those fighting the flu, some prefer to go a more holistic route when treating symptoms.

People seeking all-natural products aimed at fighting the flu are having a hard time finding them in Pittsburgh-area stores.

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Sunny Bridge, a holistic grocery store in Peters Township, has been scrambling to get another shipment of a homeopathic product called Oscillococcinum, which has been used to fight flu symptoms for more than 100 years.

"It's duck liver and heart," said Vicky Thompson, supplement manager at Sunny Bridge. "Right now, we're out of stock. I do have some more coming in. We have a waiting list."

Thompson said the maker of Oscillococcinum is working to get a shipment to the United States from France.

“They went through a 14-month supply in five weeks," she said.

Thompson said this flu season is the worst she has seen. She suggests other all-natural products, like elderberry, to help prevent the flu.

"Elderberry has been around for a long time. It was brought in from Asia. It has been studied in Israel as an antiviral," said Thompson.

Washing your hands regularly and sanitizing your workspace is always helpful. An oregano spray can be used as an all-natural sanitizer.

Thompson also suggests taking an immune booster, such as echinacea.

Experts warn that you should check with your doctor, especially if you take certain medications, before trying any new products.